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Dollar to 50, Debt to 113%: Harsh Macroeconomic Forecasts by the Cabinet of Ministers for 2025–2029

Economy 06/16/2026, 18:34

The Ukrainian Cabinet of Ministers presented a harsh forecast: the dollar could rise to 51.5 UAH by 2029, and public debt to 113% of GDP. 📉 Even with a quick end to the war, the economy will face colossal reconstruction costs. 💸

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Qatar's Return to the Market: QatarEnergy Announces LNG Export Recovery Schedule

Economy 06/16/2026, 18:31

QatarEnergy has announced an LNG export recovery schedule: up to 50% capacity within a month of reopening the Strait of Hormuz. 🛢️🚢 A diplomatic breakthrough between the US and Iran allowed Qatar to resume work at South Pars, which could lead to falling gas prices in Europe. ⛽📉

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Financial Sovereignty vs. Transnational Giants: How Europe Plans to Displace Visa and Mastercard

Economy 06/16/2026, 18:25

Europe is launching a large-scale program to reduce dependence on Visa and Mastercard, fearing the use of US payment systems as a sanctions weapon. 🇪🇺🚫🇺🇸 Brussels is actively developing alternatives: the digital euro and the unified Wero wallet, which combines national systems. The goal is to ensure financial sovereignty and create an independent infrastructure by 2026. 💳🔒

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Staff shortage in the delivery market: how Bolt is fighting the courier deficit in Ukraine

Economy 06/16/2026, 18:22

The delivery market in Ukraine is facing an acute shortage of couriers due to mobilization and emigration. Bolt is raising salaries to 30,000 hryvnias to retain staff amid growing demand. 🛵📉

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Women take the wheel: sharp rise in female drivers at Bolt Ukraine

Economy 06/16/2026, 17:42

Bolt Ukraine has recorded a sharp rise in the number of female drivers: their numbers have increased by 2.5–3 times in a year. 🚗💃 Partners note a high level of service and responsibility, and the trend of feminization has also covered the food delivery service. 📈🛵

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Hryvnia strengthens: NBU lowers official dollar and euro rates, explaining the savings protection strategy

Economy 06/16/2026, 17:36

NBU lowered the official dollar and euro rates on June 17: dollar — 44.78 UAH, euro — 51.94 UAH. The regulator explained that maintaining high rates on hryvnia deposits is intended to protect citizens' savings from inflation and reduce demand for foreign currency 💵📉

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Food prices in Ukraine on June 16: eggs have become cheaper, buckwheat and milk remain stable

Economy 06/16/2026, 17:33

Food prices in Ukraine on June 16: eggs have become cheaper in major chains, while buckwheat and milk remain stable 📉🥚. Targeted fluctuations are observed in the bread and oil segments. Find out where you can save! 🛒💰

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Market fracture: how the war reshaped house prices in Ukraine — from stagnation in the East to records in Lviv

Economy 06/16/2026, 16:14

The Ukrainian real estate market has fractured: house prices are soaring in safe regions but falling in the East. Lviv remains the most expensive city, while Khmelnytskyi recorded a record price increase for new builds. 🏠📉📈

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Queues at the pumps: 'Tatneft' introduces fuel sales restrictions across Russia

Economy 06/16/2026, 15:01

'Tatneft' has restricted fuel sales at all gas stations in Russia: limits have been introduced, and cards are no longer accepted. Experts link this to the aftermath of strikes on refineries, while political analysts connect it to the overall situation in the country. 🚗⛽🇷🇺

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Budget Declaration 2027–2029: Two Scenarios, Wage Growth, and the Dollar Exchange Rate — What Ukraine Is Preparing

Economy 06/16/2026, 14:50

🇺🇦 The Government of Ukraine has presented the budget declaration for 2027–2029 with two scenarios: peace or war. 📈 The minimum wage is forecast to grow to ~11,155 UAH, and the dollar exchange rate — to 51.5 UAH by 2029. 💰 Financing needs — over 2 trillion UAH. #Ukraine #Budget #Economy

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Dollar stalls, Euro rises: current exchange rates in banks and exchange offices on June 16

Economy 06/16/2026, 12:23

📉 The dollar has stalled at the 45 hryvnia mark, while the Euro continues to rise in Ukrainian banks. We analyze the current buying and selling rates in PrivatBank, Oschadbank, and Monobank on June 16. 💶💵

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Price War: Major Gas Station Chains in Ukraine Sharply Reduce Fuel Prices

Economy 06/16/2026, 12:07

Fuel prices in Ukraine are going down! 📉 Networks OKKO and WOG have reduced the cost of diesel by 1 UAH. The state-owned "Ukrnafta" has become even cheaper: discounts on gasoline, diesel, and autogas. ⛽🚗

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Project to increase transport fares in Kyiv: new prices, fines, and public reaction

Economy 06/16/2026, 11:49

Kyiv is coordinating an increase in transport fares to 30 hryvnias. A petition against the price hike gathered 6,000 signatures, but the Kyiv City Council did not support it. The fine for traveling without a ticket will rise to 600 hryvnias. 🚇💸

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Summer gets cheaper: prices for potatoes, strawberries, and cherries drop sharply in Ukraine

Economy 06/16/2026, 07:58

Prices for summer products in Ukraine are falling! 📉 New potatoes, strawberries, and cherries have become more affordable, and domestic cherries have surpassed imports in supply volume for the first time. However, blueberries and old potatoes have become more expensive. We analyze what is currently more profitable to buy at the market. 🍓🍒🥔

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Mini-apartments prices soar: where rent has tripled and buying housing has become almost impossible

Economy 06/16/2026, 07:48

🏠 Prices for mini-apartments in Ukraine have soared: in the West, rent has tripled, and in Ivano-Frankivsk, buying a "small apartment" is now 4 times more expensive. In Kyiv, you need to save for almost 10 years for housing. We break down the numbers of the new real estate market. 📉📈

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Winter 1000: June 30 deadline and new Independence Day payments — what you need to know

Economy 06/16/2026, 07:41

⏰ By June 30 — the last chance to spend the "Winter 1000"! The remainder will return to the budget. 🇺🇦 Also, payments for Independence Day 2026 have been approved: from 450 to 3100 UAH for veterans and families of the fallen. #Ukraine #Winter1000 #Payments

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Fuel Crisis: Russia Officially Permits Sale of 'Dirty' Gasoline Due to Drone Attacks

Economy 06/16/2026, 06:02

Russian authorities have permitted plants to produce fuel with excessive harmful substances to cover the deficit following drone attacks. Since the beginning of 2026, strikes on refineries have doubled, leading to production stoppages and a 10% rise in gasoline prices. Limits on refueling have been introduced in Moscow and St. Petersburg. ⛽📉🇷🇺

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Glory to Ukraine on Banknotes: NBU Completes the Update of the Hryvnia Series

Economy 06/15/2026, 19:18

NBU completes the update of the hryvnia: from June 16, 2026, the slogan "Glory to Ukraine! Glory to the Heroes!" will appear on 100-hryvnia banknotes. Old money will remain in circulation, while small denominations will be finally replaced by coins. 💵🇺🇦

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